What was the first Harry Potter book to be published in 2007?

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was the Harry Potter book published in 2007.

It was released on 21 July 2007 and concluded J.K. Rowling’s seven-novel story. The plot follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they leave Hogwarts to search for Horcruxes and confront the remaining power of Lord Voldemort.

The title refers to three legendary magical objects: the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, and the Cloak of Invisibility. Together they form the Deathly Hallows, whose history is told through The Tale of the Three Brothers.

The book followed Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which was published in 2005. Its arrival was treated as a major global publishing event, with midnight launch celebrations in many countries. The film adaptation was split into Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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